‘Prepare for Modern Warfare’: Defence Minister Urges Mastery of AI and Quantum Tech
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urges scientists and engineers to master AI and Quantum Computing technologies to enhance India’s defence and innovation landscape.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urges scientists and engineers to master AI and Quantum Computing technologies to enhance India’s defence and innovation landscape.
Cochin Shipyard Ltd is constructing India’s first Next-Gen Missile Vessels, marking a significant step towards advanced weapon-intensive ships, with a steel-cutting ceremony held on 16 December 2024.
Indian Ministry of Defence contracts BEML Ltd. for 8×8 high-mobility vehicles and heavy-duty trailers, valued at ₹1.36 billion ($16 million) and ₹835 million ($9.8 million), with exact number not disclosed.
The Indian Army has inaugurated the Indian Army AI Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru, aiming to enhance operational capabilities and personnel efficiency through AI-driven warfare and self-reliance in defense innovation.
Nirdeshak, India’s second ship in the Survey Vessel (Large) Project, was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, marking the country’s self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat program.
Under the contract bagged through competitive global bidding, Pawan Hans will deploy four HAL-manufactured Dhruva NG helicopters for ONGC off-shore operations, the company said.
Indonesia is keen to collaborate with India in defense technology, with Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi discussing strategic ties and participating in a multilateral naval exercise in Bali.
India faces increasing cyber threats from AI-driven and deepfake-enabled attacks, particularly targeting healthcare and finance sectors. The Defence Research and Development Organisation is working on cyber defense measures to combat these threats.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Indian Navy collaborate to enhance logistics education, research, and training, focusing on supply chain management, eco-friendly logistics, and various transport methods.
The U.S. Navy’s Electronic Attack Squadron 133 returned after a five-month deployment, using the ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer for the first time.